Maille Breze Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maille breze Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.795 N,4 44.939 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.963250
  • Longitude: -4.748983
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAILLE BREZE
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 129.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2441
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0428/40 22.5.40 STF IN 555748N, 044452W. MARKED BY G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, FL G 9SEC. (HMS FURIOUS & FOIC GREENOCK). - FNM 1233/44. H0428/40 7.10.54 DELETE FROM ALL CHARTS. (BDO CLYDE SIGNAL). - NM 2190/54. HH090/778/01 12.11.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 778). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY PENHOET, ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRENCH NAVY. PENHOET BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 640000 SHP. TORPEDO TUBES WERE ACCIDENTALLY FIRED WHILE TRAINED FORE AND AFT. FUEL SET ON FIRE. ATTEMPTS TO PUT THE FIRE OUT FAILED. BLEW UP AND SANK. 28 RATINGS LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MAILLE BREZE wreck located?

The MAILLE BREZE wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.795 N,4 44.939 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAILLE BREZE?

The seabed around the MAILLE BREZE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAILLE BREZE sink?

The MAILLE BREZE sank on Apr 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MAILLE BREZE discovered?

The wreck of the MAILLE BREZE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the MAILLE BREZE belong to?

The MAILLE BREZE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MAILLE BREZE?

The MAILLE BREZE had a tonnage of 2441 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAILLE BREZE?

The MAILLE BREZE is classified as a destroyer.

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